15 Jan 2021
Graduate student spotlight: Exploring genetic risk in Parkinson’s
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Alix Booms, a student in the lab of...Read More
5 Jan 2021
Exploring the link between Parkinson’s and the brain’s emotional center
Last year, Van Andel Institute assistant professor Hong-yuan Chu, Ph.D., was awarded a 2020 NARSAD Young Investigator grant by the Brain &...Read More
17 Dec 2020
Graduate student spotlight: Pursuing science and medicine to help build a healthier future
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Dylan Dues, an M.D./Ph.D. student in the lab of Dr. Darren...Read More
27 Oct 2020
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Michael Henderson
For VAI Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Henderson, studying the brain and unraveling its mysteries is a final frontier of sorts, one that...Read More
22 Oct 2020
COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by...Read More
15 Oct 2020
Graduate student spotlight: Understanding genetic risk in Parkinson’s
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Jordan Prahl, a student in the lab of Dr. Gerry...Read More
25 Sep 2020
2020 Tom Isaacs Award honors leading Parkinson’s expert
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2020) — Van Andel Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust are thrilled to announce Caroline Tanner, M.D., Ph.D.,...Read More
23 Sep 2020
Parkinson’s disease experts Dr. Daniela Berg and Dr. Ron Postuma to receive 2020 Jay Van Andel Award
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2020) — Van Andel Institute (VAI) will present globally recognized Parkinson’s disease experts Daniela Berg, M.D., and Ron...Read More
21 Sep 2020
University of Minnesota, Van Andel Institute earn $6M to study aging’s role in Parkinson’s
The team will be one of the first to investigate exactly how age factors into risk and progression of the disease GRAND...Read More
21 Sep 2020
International Linked Clinical Trials strategic funding for Parkinson’s now worth US$6.75 million
LONDON (Sept. 21, 2020) — The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to welcome a third strategic...Read More